Danube Region, Lead Mysterious Rectangular Plaquette, c. 2nd - 4th century AD (7.1x8.6cm). In the form of rectangular aedicula; on thympanum, fish between two crosses. Three bands of figures within square frame. In the upper row: vase between two coiled serpents; to l., bust of Mithra; to r., bust of Attis. In the middle row, Helen facing between the Dioscuri on horseback (the Danubian Horsemen); to l. and r., two standing figures; two prone figures below the horses. In the third row, sacrificial scene; to l., tripod; in the centre, shepherd hanging animals from tree to l.; to r., amphora with three apples and cock standing l. Rare. Surface partially corroded, minor cracks. Low condition.
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Starting price | 150 GBP |